
Myocardial Perfusion Imaging Test: PET and SPECT
Feb 26, 2025 · SPECT scans can be done while you rest and during an exercise stress test, called a nuclear stress test. The stress test gives your health care professional a better idea of …
Exercise Stress Test - American Heart Association
Feb 24, 2025 · An exercise stress test helps your health care professional learn how well your heart handles work. As your body works harder during the test, it requires more oxygen.
Radionuclide Angiography (MUGA Scan) - American Heart …
Feb 26, 2025 · An exercise stress test gives your health care team a better idea of how well your heart handles work. It helps them decide the kind and level of exercise that is right for you.
Stable Angina - American Heart Association
Jan 24, 2025 · Exercise Emotional stress: Learn stress management. Being in very cold temperatures: Learn how cold weather affects the heart. Smoking: Learn more about quitting …
Testing for Heart Valve Problems - American Heart Association
May 30, 2024 · Also called a stress test or treadmill test, exercise testing can provide valuable information in people with valvular heart disease, especially in those whose symptoms may be …
Patients with CCD who are free from contraindications are encouraged to participate in habitual physical activity, including activities to reduce sitting time and to increase aerobic and …
Coronary Microvascular Disease - American Heart Association
Jan 27, 2025 · This is different from major coronary artery disease, where symptoms usually appear during exercise. If you have coronary MVD, learn the warning signs of a heart attack …
Diagnosing a Heart Attack - American Heart Association
Feb 21, 2025 · The most common tests are for troponin and creatine kinase. Imaging tests take pictures of your heart and surrounding parts of the body. These tests include: …
Cardiac Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA) - American …
Feb 21, 2025 · The American Heart Association explains Cardiac Computed Tomography, multidetector CT, or MDCT.
Unstable Angina - American Heart Association
Jan 27, 2025 · The American Heart Association explains chest pain, unstable angina, the risks and treatment of unstable angina.